Key Events

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17:10

Power Line on the road A157

The tree has almost been removed on the A157.

However, there is now a power line on the road.

16:57KEY EVENT

40 fallen trees across the county

Trees are down across the county

Lincolnshire Police have confirmed that 40 trees have fallen down across the county.

Strong winds caused by Storm Ali has brought down trees across the county and shows no sign of letting up.

Currently there are trees down in:

Tawney Street, Boston. Road closed in both directions

A157 at South Elkington and Welton le Wold

B1195 Main Road at Hundleby

Welham Street in Grantham as a tree branch which is causing some danger worries

B1398 at Cammeringham also has a tree down.

The A1 Southbound at Colsterworth has a sign blown off which is causing issues.

16:52KEY EVENT

Another death as Storm Ali sweeps the UK

The Press Association is reporting that police have confirmed the death of a man after he was hit by a tree.

The man was hit by a tree as he was working in a country park in Northern Ireland during Storm Ali.

This comes as winds blew a caravan off a cliff in Ireland, killing in her 50s.

16:48

Traffic gridlocked around Boston

There's a huge back up of traffic around Boston as a road has been closed from a fallen tree (Image: Google Traffic Maps)

Motorists in Boston are experiencing delays after a fallen tree is causing issues.

There are heavy queues on Tawney Street, Norflok Street, the A1137 and Splisby Road.

A tree has blocked Tawney Street in both directions after falling down.

16:42

Two cars damaged after tree crashes down

Two cars have been damaged after a tree has fallen down in Tawney Street in Boston.

Boston Borough Council have said that they are trying to get it cleared as soon as possible.

The road is currently closed.

16:36

Can you help police?

Horncastle Police are looking for farmers to help deal with fallen trees in the area.

If you can help you are asked to get in touch with Lincolnshire Police by calling 101.

16:35

Trees down on A157 - avoid

Horncastle Police tweeted out this image of a fallen tree

Police are warning of a number of fallen trees which are coming down on the A157.

There is widespread disruption as falling trees are blocking roads across the Lincolnshire Wolds due to Storm Ali.

The A157 is currently blocked at South Elkington and Welton Le Wold.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

16:24

Customers advised NOT to travel unless necessary

16:21

Another report of fallen tree

A tree has come down in Tawney Street in Boston (Image: Kellie and Chris Read)

A fallen tree in Boston is causing delays as it is completely blocking a road.

Police have said that Tawney Street in Boston will be ‘closed for the forseeable due to a fallen tree’

The road is completely blocked.

16:17

Police called out to over 20 incidents which are weather related

Lincolnshire Police

Lincolnshire Police have said that they have been called out to over 20 weather related incidents this afternoon.

As of 3.55pm on Wednesday, September 19 the Force Control Room said that officers had been called out to 24 incidents so far.

All of these incidents have been weather related.

16:04

Humber Bridge closed to high sided vehicles

For any motorists travelling into the Hull area this evening the Humber Bridge is currently closed to high-sided vehicles.

This is due to the strong winds being experienced across the county.

The bridge is open as normal for cars, however they are asked to drive with care.

15:58KEY EVENT

Lincoln fun fair cancelled

However, rides will now be cheaper at the weekend

The fun fair which is on the South Common in Lincoln has been cancelled due to the high winds.

A post on their Facebook page announced the decision just before 4pm this afternoon.

A statement from organisers said: “Unfortunately due to the severe high winds the fair will be CLOSED tonight. Safety is our first priority to our customers and we’re disappointed to have take this decision but we hope you all understand.

However because of the decision the Showmen have agreed make Friday and Saturday “all rides a £1, to make up for the disappointment of tonights closure.

Please like and share with all your friends.”

15:54

Strong winds causing some to lose power

Western Power have also seen some properties in Lincolnshire lose power.

Some houses in Spalding have seen power lost this afternoon, however power is believed to have been restored just after 3.30pm, Wednesday September 19.

15:51

Winds of over 30mph recorded in the county

High winds are being seen all across the county (Image: Met Office)

Strong gusts have battered the county today, with the Lincolnshire Coast seeing the highest of the winds.

The Met Office has recorded that Mablethorpe saw some of the strongest winds in the county at 32mph.

However Boston, Skegness, Newark on Trent and Grantham all saw highs of 30mph or 29mph.

15:47

Police warn to be aware of driving conditions

15:45

Number of trees down across the county

Trees are coming down due to strong winds

There have been a number of reports of trees being blown down and blocking roads in the county.

These are causing delays and a build up of traffic in the affected areas.

Here’s are the trees that are down which we are aware of.

A607 Grantham Road Navenby

East Lane Edwinstowe fallen tree blocking the road in both directions

Middle Street, Cammeringham

Townfield Lane Swineshead and across road

15:39

Police warning due to strong winds on A15

Lincolnshire Police have put out a warning to motorists travelling along the A15 and A17 this afternoon due to hazardous cross winds.

This is causing a particular problem on the A15 towards Sleaford and onto the A17.